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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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